Happy Easter

Posted on by April 4, 2010

Well, it’s good to back on my blog.  I have been in Toronto for the past 2 weeks, not a holiday but for work, so I have itching to get  back and work on some cards to share.

The ones today are not exactly cards but Easter gifts for my grandchildren. 

These gifts I cased from Kim Lampone over at http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ and I also came across another idea on how to save paper using 12″ X 12″ cardstock when cutting the match box dies.  http://stampingwithlisa.com/paper-saver-template-for-matchbox-die  You can cut four match boxes using this paper saver template.

I so enjoyed making these gifts for my grandchildren….can you tell which one is for my granddaughter?

Recipe
Stamps: Loads of Love Accessories
Ink: Eggplant
Paper: Perfect Plum, Whisper White, DSP, Black, Ballet Blue, Brocade Blue, Garden Green, Regal Rose, So Saffron
Accessories: Oval Punch, Scallop Oval Punch, Circle Punches (13/4”, 3/4”, 1/2”), Butterfly Embosslit, Square Scallop Punch, Crop-o-dial, Ribbon (other), Scallop Punch, Big Shot Match Box die, Dimensionals, uni-ball Signo Gel Pen, archival black pen
Technique: Punch art


How To


1. Using the Match Box die, assemble 2 boxes and attach to each other using 2-sided tape. I used textured whisper white for the boxes.
2. For the boxes in brocade blue, cut the card stock 73/4” by 61/4”
3. Score the long edge 31/2” and 41/4”
4. Assemble bunnies
5. Cut the Garden Green CS 1/14” and scallop punch one edge
6. Cut the DP 2” and edge with decorative scissors
7. Attach to top of box
8. Attach the match boxes to the inside spacing evenly from the side and aligning the back of the match boxes with the ¾” space that was scored
9. Punch a hole in the top and bottom for the ribbon which will act as the closure
10. Assemble the bunny and attach using dimensionals.
11. Decorate with embossed butterflies and sentiment.
12. Fill the matchboxes with chocolate Easter eggs.
13. Insert the ribbon and tie.

Have a wonderful day.

Karen

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Has Spring Arrived Early

Posted on by March 16, 2010

Hi Everyone:  Spring is definitely here, at least for now.  Today was a sunny18 degrees even though the calendar says Spring won’t be here for another few days.  Suprises do happen, so we shouldn’t get used to it.

Here is a couple of Mother’s Day cards that I have created.  The first one is based on MOJO Monday 129.

Mother’s Day Card 1

Recipe
Stamps: Vintage Vogue, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Paper: Textured French Vanilla, DSP, Basic Grey, Bordering Blue
Ink: Bordering Blue, Versa Mark
Accessories: White Embossing Powder, Scallop Trim Corner Punch, Pearl Brad (other)
Technique: Emboss Resist

How To

This card uses the Emboss Resist technique. I stamped the Vintage Vogue flower with Versa Mark and embossed with the white embossing powder and then sponged with Bordering Blue ink. I only embossed the small flower, cut out and attached with the pearl brad. I stamped the swirl Vintage Vogue stamp in the corners. The sentiment was also stamped with versa mark and embossed with white embossing powder. I trimed the corners with the Scallop Trim corner punch on the 2 top layers with the basic grey showing through the scallops.

Mother’s Day Card # 2

Recipe:

Stamps: Of the Earth (Hostess Set), Teeny Tiny Wishes
Paper: French Vanilla Textured, DSP, Bride Specialty Paper
Ink: Versa Mark, Bordering Blue, Brocade Blue
Accessories: Ribbon (other), Scallop Trim punch, Big Shot – Perfect Polka Dots, Dimensionals
Technique: Brayering, Emboss Resist

How To

This card was based on Saturday Sketch Challenge 142, another great choice for that stamper block.


I embossed the 2nd layer with the Perfect Polka Dots impressions folder and then layered the DSP, the brayered Bride specialty paper, trimmed the 5th layer with the scallop trim punch and stamped and emboss resist the sentiment. I then stamped the last layer with the bird from the Of the Earth stamp set and edged with Brocade Blue ink.

Now I have 2 Mother’s Day cards and will have to decide who will receive which one.

 I hope Spring is coming in your area and you are enjoying as much as I am, although we were very spoiled during the winter.
Have a great evening
Karen
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Resist Embossing

Posted on by March 15, 2010

Happy Monday Everyone.  This card was based on Mojo Monday 128.  One of these days, I will get to making the Mojo card in the right week instead of being a week late.  But that’s ok as Mojo Monday sketches are good source of inspiration.

I used the resist embossing technique for this card as it was a class that my demonstrator used for her March classes, so I thought I would practice.  I like the technique as it brings real focus to the stamp on the card. 

All supplies are Stampin Up unless otherwise noted

My Recipe

Stamps: Fifth Avenue, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Ink: Versa Ink, Always Artichoke
Paper: Creamy Carmel, Sweet Pea DP, Always Artichoke, So Saffron

Accessories: Big Shot – Scallop Circle, Beautiful Wings Embosslits Die, White Embossing Powder, Sponge
Technique: Resist Embossing
How To
I stamped the Fifth Avenue stamp using versa mark and embossed with white embossing powder, then sponged with Always Artichoke over the stamped flower to bring out the embossing. I love this stamp and the elegant look it gives to a card.

I have a couple of more cards to showcase, but they will have to wait.

Until next time….

Karen

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A Birthday Card fit for a Summer Drink

Posted on by March 14, 2010

Well, here we are, the first day of DST and I always find this day to go so fast, even if I turned the clocks ahead before I went to bed last night.  Lloyd and I just came back from visiting my parents in their new home.  Once the boxes all get unpacked, the pictures hung on the wall and with a little more organization, their new home will look and feel very comfortable. 

The Birthday card if for Lloyd’s daugher whose birthday is coming up this month and I thought she would get some fun from this card.  It’s call the HAPPY DRINK card. 
Card Recipe
Stamps: Upsy Daisy

Ink: Close to Cocoa, Creamy Carmel, Taken with Teal, Brocade Blue, Bordering Blue, Champagne Mist Glimmer Paint, Cameo Coral



Paper: Vellum, Pumpkin Pie, Real Red, So Saffron, Sahara Sand, Regal Rose


Accessories: Glue Dots. Dimensionals, Oval Punch, Cricut – Life’s a Beach, Dazzling Diamonds, 2 sided tape


Technique: Sponging, Cup Technique



The How Tos



I used the cup technique from the SCS found here: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/resources/tutorials/cup_card/

 I sponged the sand with Close to Cocoa, went over it lightly with Creamy Carmel and then sponged on Champagne Mist Glimmer Paint; the water was sponged in Taken with Teal and Brocade Blue and the sky sponged with Bordering blue. For the cup, I sponged on Cameo Coral, Creamy Carmel and Pumpkin Pie and then attached the 2-sided tape to the cup rim and dipped into the Dazzling Diamonds. I cut out the cherry, orange slice, umbrella and straw with the Cricut and attached with glue. I drew lines on the straw with the uni-ball Signo Gel pen. And vola, it looks like a delightful summer drink, just right for sipping on a beach somewhere where it’s warm and sunny.

Hope you have had a happy Sunday and until next time………….

Karen

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The sun shines brightly

Posted on by March 4, 2010

It seems so long between times that I can get to my blog.  The card that I did is a sympathy card based on Saturday Sketch Challenge 140.  You can see the different designs they send out and the beautiful cards that the designers have on the site for inspiration.  http://stamping411.blogspot.com/  Take a look, you cannot help but be inspired.

Card Recipe – all product are Stampin Up unless otherwise noted
Stamps – Of the Earth, Whimsical Words
Paper – Textured Whisper White, Regal Rose, Brocade Blue
Ink – Night of Navy, Versa Ink
Accessories – White Grosgrain Ribbon, Silver Brads (other), Dimensionals, Curly Label Punch

I stamped the Brocade Blue with the Of the Earth stamp with the Versa Ink to make a subtle background.  For the ribbon, I used a craft knife and put two slits on other side of the main stamped image and then used the brads as stoppers.

We have had some wonderful sun over the past couple of days.  It gets very warm if you stand in it long enough.

Have a great day

Karen
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Last Day for the Olympics

Posted on by February 28, 2010

Well, it’s the last day for the Olympics and what a ride it has been.  I don’t think I have heard the Canadian anthem sang so many times and spontaneously at that.  Canadians are usually so reserved when it comes to showing their patrioism.  I do hope this overwhelming pride for Canada continues.  Right now the US/Canada Gold Medal Hockey game is on and it’s tied and will be going to overtime.  Should I watch or should I not. How could I not watch.  Well, the hockey game is over and Canada has won the gold medal.  YEH Canada.  Congratulation to all the athletes who took part in the Olympics.  To be able to represent one’s country is a privlege and you all deserve to stand on a podium.

Well, I have had time to make two cards this week.  I am not sure how, but make them I did.  The first card is for a very special person in my life whose birthday is next month.  OK, if she reads the blog she will likely know who it is.  However, I want to share because I think it turned out beautiful.

Card Making Recipe – all products are Stampin Up unless otherwise noted

Stamps: Vintage Vogue, Vintage Labels, Hello
Paper: Whisper White Textured, Taken with Teal, Perfect Plum, Kiwi Kiss, Whisper White
Ink: Perfect Plum, Taken with Teal
Accessories: New Scallop Edge Punch, Circle Punch – 13/4, Rhinestone Brads (other)
Technique: Layering, Easel Card

I stamped the Vintage Vogue stamp on the whisper white with perfect plum to make my own designer paper.  The link for the Easel Card Tutorial is http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/resources/tutorials/easelcard/

This card took be 3 trys as I didn’t read the instructions properly.  And it wasn’t the instruction’s fault either as they are easy to read.   Oh well, 3rd try lucky!!

The second card I did this week is a Sympathy Card for a co-worker whose Father passed away suddenly last week.  I just want her to know that I am thinking of her in this time of sorrow.

This card was to be for Mojo Monday 127 but again didn’t read instructions as it is supposed to be a square or a circle, mine turned out rectangle….oh well.

Card Making Recipe

Stamps: Asian Artistry, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Paper: Brocade Blue, So Saffron, Vellum, Whisper White Textured, DSP
Ink: Black, Stazon Black
Accessories: Gold Brads (other), Whisper White ribbon

Well, I have been quite lengthy today. 
One more thing though.  I have made a new friend from Split Coast Stampers, Sandi MacIver.  We started corresponding and Sandi is from Kamloops as well.  Her link is on my blog.  Take a visit, as Sandi does wonderful work.

Well, that’s it for today.  Take care.

Karen

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Beautiful Day

Posted on by February 20, 2010

I’t a beautiful day in the neighbourhood – a phrase coined by Mr. Rogers that many children have grown up on.  It’s simply gorgeous, people are out in their yards, walking the dogs, kids playing in the playground.  Not sights that you usually see in the middle of February in Kamloops. 

Just came back from visiting my youngest grandson Sagan and seeing the new puppy Bella for the first time.  Sure would be nice to have the energy that was being displayed by those two.

I have another card that I did for a friend’s birthday—lots of birthdays in February.

Card Recipe
Stamps:  Great Friends, Botanical Blooms, Upsy Daisy
Paper: Textured Whisper White, Whisper White, Old Olive, Perfect Plum
Ink: Summer Sun, Garden Green, Ruby Red, Black
Accessories: New Scallop Punch, Stamping Glitter, Delightful Decorations Punch, Scallop Oval Punch.

I used the 2 step stamping technique and stamped the butterfly in summer sun, outlined in black.  The red butterfly is cut out and layered on top of the yellow one.  I added the antenna in black. 

Now, it’s off to do some more cards.  Have a great day.

Karen

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Another Beautiful Day in BC

Posted on by February 18, 2010

Here we are in the middle of the Olympics and some places in the lower mainland are looking at 14 degree temperature or for those of you in fareinheit, its about 58 degrees.  Visitors will be coming home with sun tans, and Vancouver is so beautiful when it is sunny. 

Canada has finally gotten a gold medal at home, yeh for our athletes.

Now on to my card that I have created today following MOJO Monday 126.  I haven’t been able to get to my work area for over a week…again life getting in the way.

This is a birthday card that I have created for a very good friend.

Recipe:

Stamps: Fifth Avenue Flowers; Upsy Daisy
Ink: Basic Black;
Paper: Baha Blue; Textured White, Whisper White; Black, DSP
Accessories: Scallop Punch, Dazzling Diamonds

I hope you enjoy my card. 
Karen
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Happy Valentine’s Day

Posted on by February 14, 2010

Happy Valentine’s Day!  I know that the day is almost over but thought I would get the thought out there.  We just came back from a weekend in Kelowna – just a nice relaxing weekend away from home, shopping, and sightseeing – kind of re-energizes the batteries..  However, when you play you have to pay, so it’s washing, grocery shopping, etc. to get ready for the work week. 

Hopefully, I will be able to get some creative things done over the next while, however, I am not being too optimistic as my parents will be soon moving into an assisted living facility.  How difficult for them as it means parting with their treasures and some that they have had for more than 60 years.  I certainly know how I would feel if it was me.

Hope your day was as great as mine.

Karen

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Olympics

Posted on by February 12, 2010

Yeh it’s Friday.  And as I am writing this, the sun is streaming through the windows.  The weather has been so mild that it is hard to believe that the Winter Olympics start today in Vancouver.  Hopefully, the weather will not deter our visitors from having a wonder time.

So now it is “GO CANADA GO“

Have a happy day!

Karen

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